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Lemon Crinkle Cookies

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3. Step-by-Step Visual Guide

In Part 3 of making Lemon Crinkle Cookies, let’s walk through the hands-on cooking technique so your texture turns out restaurant-worthy at home.

Lemon Crinkle Cookies — Step-by-Step Visual Guide (Page 3)
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Start by whisking your dry ingredients together – this ensures the baking powder and salt are evenly distributed. Then cream the butter and sugar until fluffy, which adds air and makes the cookies tender. Mix in the egg and lemon, and you’ll have a soft, fragrant dough.

Chilling the dough is the key step – it firms up the butter, so the cookies spread less and crack more dramatically in the oven. Roll each ball generously in powdered sugar, and don’t be shy – that coating is what creates the signature crinkle effect.

Head to Page 4 for my Make-Ahead, Storage & Reheating Tips plus what to serve alongside this dish!

Lemon Crinkle Cookies
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Lemon Crinkle Cookies

These lemon crinkle cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with bright citrus flavor. Coated in powdered sugar, they crack beautifully as they bake, making them a favorite for both kids and adults.

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Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time12 mins
Total Time27 mins
Servings24 cookies
CourseDessert
Calories145 kcal

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🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Roll tablespoon-sized balls of dough in powdered sugar, then place them 2 inches apart on the prepared sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are set and the tops are crackled. Cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

👩🍳 Chef Elena’s Kitchen Notes & Storage

For the most intense lemon flavor, use fresh lemon juice and zest – bottled juice just won't do. Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze the baked cookies for up to 3 months.

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Estimated Nutrition (Per Serving):
Calories: 145 kcalProtein: 2gCarbs: 22gFat: 6gFiber: 1g
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Chef Elena Rossi

Ciao, I'm Elena! Trained in Florence and based in Chicago, I founded RecipesTo Kitchen (and our @recipestokitchen Pinterest community of 296,580+ monthly home cooks) to share foolproof weeknight dinners, cozy one-pot pastas, and bakery-style desserts that work on the very first try.